Oliveira de Azeméis

Oliveira de Azeméis is a municipality in Aveiro District that extends across varied terrain between Porto and the Atlantic coast. It encompasses twelve civil parishes with a mix of urban and rural areas.

The municipality received official recognition in 1779 and transformed from an agricultural settlement into an industrial center. This shift shaped the economic identity that still defines the region today.

The La-Salette sanctuary in the center draws locals for pilgrimage celebrations throughout the year. Visitors can observe religious statues and votive offerings that reflect the spiritual traditions of the people who live here.

The area connects to major motorways A1, A29, and A32, offering direct links to Porto and Francisco Sá Carneiro Airport. Visitors can reach different parts of the municipality easily via these roads.

The region hosts major production facilities that manufacture specialized injection molds and dairy products. Companies like Simoldes and Lactogal are significant employers that shape the local economy.

Location: Aveiro

Location: Metropolitan Area of Porto

Inception: January 1, 1779

Shares border with: Estarreja, Ovar, Santa Maria da Feira, São João da Madeira, Arouca, Vale de Cambra, Sever do Vouga, Albergaria-a-Velha

Email: geral@cm-oaz.pt

Website: https://cm-oaz.pt

GPS coordinates: 40.83333,-8.48333

Latest update: December 20, 2025 13:32